The DSMDC is a group of Metal Detecting enthusiasts who meet monthly to share their treasure finds with fellow members and discuss some of their tips and tricks of the trade.
The meetings are held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Members and guests may arrive as early as 6:30 p.m. This will give everyone time to socialize, so we can start on time.
Come join the fun! Visitors are always welcome. Click on the Meeting Schedule banner below for meeting location, dates and time.

It has been said that you can use any brand of battery in any metal detector. However, it is probably much more effective to
use a good quality battery versus the cheap ones you get at the dollar store, which last longer and are more powerful than the
imported specials.

The good folks atpublished the results of their recent tests on AA batteries. The top three Alkaline batteries were the Duracell Quantum, Duracell Ultra Power and Kirkland Signature Alkaline (sold at Costco stores). Scoring slightly below that was the Duracell Coppertop and further below that was the Energizer Max and near the bottom was the Eveready Gold. Drug store brands like CVS Max, Walgreens Supercell and Toys R Us scored in the lower half of the test scale.Lithium batteries are the best but are not cheap and may not be worth the added expense over the long haul.We also know that the rechargeable batteries may not last
as long in a metal detector as a good quality Alkaline battery. Rechargeable's have got to be kept charged, so you have check them before going out metal detecting

In general batteries should be kept in a cool, dry place and contrary to what some people believe batteries should not be kept in the freezer. However you can store them in a
refrigerator, but to prevent condensation you should keep in them a sealed plastic
bag. You should not store them in a warm places as this will affect their life span. I've read where manufacturers suggest keeping the batteries in their original packaging if at all possible.I keep my old and newer batteries separated and do not mix them together.

Most important is that If you are not going to use your detector for a month or more, you should remove the batteries and store them away until you are ready to head out hunting again.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Keegan Sukup and his wife Ecco thought using a metal detector at the receding Folsom Lake in California would be a fun adventure. Instead, the Citrus Heights couple ended up with a ticket, a date in court, and the possibility of jail time.

Keegan was walking with his wife on the lake bed on Jan. 13, holding the device over his shoulder, unaware it was not allowed in the park, when he was approached by a park ranger who proceeded to write a citation.

Listed on the ticket are the words “posted order” and “posession of a metal detector.” Keegan appeared in court on March 4. However even the judge didn’t even have an idea what to really charge me on, other than to tell Keegan that there might be jail time with this.

He is choosing to fight the citation, and is due back in court in April with a public defender. Metal detectors are not uncommon at the lake, however, at one entrance, there is a sign reading “you are responsible to know park rules and regulations.”

And nearby, posted on a bulletin board that you can read there is a sheet of paper listing the Federal code prohibiting metal detectors.

In part, the notice reads: ”No person shall possess a metal detector or other geophysical discovery device, or use a metal detector or other geophysical discovery techniques to locate or recover subsurface objects or features on Reclamation lands.” – The Code of Federal Regulations, Title 43, Part 423, Section 423.29.

Keegan said he looked for a sign while he was out at the lake, but found no such notice. He wishes the whole matter had been solved with a simple warning, not costly court appearances and a threat of jail time over a metal detector.

“We didn’t understand how so many people could be out there doing this,” he explained. “And then the one time I go out there, I’m going to get a ticket for doing something that everyone else is doing.”

Lancaster Research & Recovery Club Open Hunt

April 13th, 2014

Lancaster County Kiawans 22

Two Main hunts, one morning and one afternoon. Both are all silver hunts. Between the two hunts there will be a kids hunt (up to 12 Yrs. old.); a Free fun hunt; and an optional gold hunt with U.S. 1/10oz gold coins and silver eagle dollars.

Central Jersey Rare Coins

Fisher Research Labs

Garrett Metal Detectors

The Gold Digger Metal Detectors

Minelab Metal Detectors

https://www.minelab.com/metal-detectors

Teknetics Metal Detectors

https://www.tekneticsdirect.com

XP Metal Detectors America

http://www.xpmetaldetectorsamericas.com

ATTENTION

The Deep Search Metal Detecting Club is asking if any landowner / homeowner with property in the state of New Jersey, might be willing to allow our organization to conduct metal detecting on their land is asked to contact DSMDC President Donna Funk